President William Ruto has reiterated his administration’s zero-tolerance stance on lawlessness, accusing opposition leaders and some members of the clergy of inciting the youth to violence.
Speaking in Keiyo South during the 9th edition of the Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Program, the President said the Kenya Kwanza government would not sit back and allow elements he described as “hell-bent on balkanising the country” to destabilize national unity.
“We will not tolerate violence disguised as political expression. The rule of law must prevail,” Ruto said, warning that security agencies had been instructed to deal decisively with perpetrators of chaos.
The head of state dismissed his critics for pushing the one-term narrative, saying his track record will speak for itself come 2027.
President Ruto however underscored his government’s commitment to protecting the water towers, lauding stakeholders who have joined in forest conservation efforts, such as the one he launched in Kaptagat on Saturday.
So far, 842 million trees have been planted in Kenya since the launch of the 15 billion tree campaign. The 9th edition of the Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Program is a brainchild of National Treasury Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo, with the program now empowering locals economically.
President Ruto pledged continued government support for conservation initiatives, terming them essential for Kenya’s climate resilience and water security.